Definition of persist
Verbs
continue to exist
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carry over
transfer or persist from one stage or sphere of activity to another
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reverberate
have a long or continuing effect
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continue
exist over a prolonged period of time
be persistent, refuse to stop
"he persisted to call me every night"
"The child persisted and kept asking questions"
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obstinate
persist stubbornly
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ask for it, ask for trouble
persist with actions or an attitude despite the probability that it will cause trouble
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plug, plug away
persist in working hard
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follow, stick to, stick with
keep to
Vocabulary Lists for persist
George Orwell's "1984" Part 3 (comprehensive) »(2202 words)
Comprehensive vocabulary list for George Orwell's...
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- zip fastener
- undercharge
George Orwell's "1984" Part 3 »(433 words)
Vocabulary study list for George Orwell's "1984" (Part...
- euphony
- abbreviate
- cell
- alterable
- cauterize
WordMasters: Grade 5 Gold Division Jan-Feb '09 »(25 words)
http://www.visualthesaurus.com/cm/wordmasters/1661/
- smattering
- persist
- insipid
- haughtiness
- burnish
- abate
- acrostic
- adamant
- adamantly
- alleviate

